04 March 2007

-- Even death offers no escape from the global warming debate. But as with most things these days, there are eco-friendly alternatives. Woodland burials and wicker coffins are the among the greenest ways to a carbon neutral end.

Families who opt to cremate their loved one in a biodegradable coffin even get a discount.

But if you're really looking to be altruistic, why not donate your body to a medical school?